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What was Hezekiah's initial reaction to Sennacherib's demands?
What was Hezekiah's initial reaction to Sennacherib's demands?
- He tore his clothes and put on sackcloth (correct)
- He fortified the city
- He reinforced the gates of the city of Jerusalem
- Shaved his head and was silent for three days
To whom did Hezekiah send Eliakim and others after receiving the demands of Sennacherib king of Assyria?
To whom did Hezekiah send Eliakim and others after receiving the demands of Sennacherib king of Assyria?
- Ezekiel son of Buzi
- Micah of Moresheth
- Hosea son of Beeri
- Isaiah son of Amoz (correct)
Hezekiah sent all of the following to Isaiah son of Amoz EXCEPT?
Hezekiah sent all of the following to Isaiah son of Amoz EXCEPT?
- The leading priests
- Eliakim the palace administrator
- Gemariah the recorder (correct)
- Shebna the secretary
To what did Hezekiah liken the day he received the demands of Sennacherib king of Assyria?
To what did Hezekiah liken the day he received the demands of Sennacherib king of Assyria?
For whom did Hezekiah ask Isaiah the son of Amoz to pray for?
For whom did Hezekiah ask Isaiah the son of Amoz to pray for?
What did Hezekiah tell Isaiah son of Amoz he was hoping for?
What did Hezekiah tell Isaiah son of Amoz he was hoping for?
What did Isaiah son of Amoz tell Hezekiah that God had said concerning Sennacherib's coming attack of Jerusalem?
What did Isaiah son of Amoz tell Hezekiah that God had said concerning Sennacherib's coming attack of Jerusalem?
What did Isaiah son of Amoz tell Hezekiah God would do to deliver the city of Jerusalem?
What did Isaiah son of Amoz tell Hezekiah God would do to deliver the city of Jerusalem?
What did Isaiah the son of Amoz tell Hezekiah of the sin that God was upset with Sennacherib about?
What did Isaiah the son of Amoz tell Hezekiah of the sin that God was upset with Sennacherib about?
After leaving Lachish where was the king of Assyria fighting in Judah?
After leaving Lachish where was the king of Assyria fighting in Judah?
Who did Sennacherib hear was coming to fight against him?
Who did Sennacherib hear was coming to fight against him?
When the king of Assyria sent Hezekiah a letter he said the gods of this people in Tel Assar had not delivered them from his hand?
When the king of Assyria sent Hezekiah a letter he said the gods of this people in Tel Assar had not delivered them from his hand?
All of the following were listed in Sennacherib's letter to Hezekiah as defeated kings EXCEPT?
All of the following were listed in Sennacherib's letter to Hezekiah as defeated kings EXCEPT?
What did Hezekiah do with the letter he received from Sennacherib king of Assyria?
What did Hezekiah do with the letter he received from Sennacherib king of Assyria?
In his prayer over the letter of Sennacherib where did Hezekiah say the Lord was enthroned?
In his prayer over the letter of Sennacherib where did Hezekiah say the Lord was enthroned?
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Hezekiah's reaction to Sennacherib
Hezekiah's reaction to Sennacherib
He tore his clothes and put on sackcloth.
Whom did Hezekiah send messengers to?
Whom did Hezekiah send messengers to?
Hezekiah sent Eliakim and others to Isaiah son of Amoz.
Hezekiah's analogy for the crisis
Hezekiah's analogy for the crisis
Hezekiah likened it to childbirth where the mother has no strength to deliver.
Prayer request for whom?
Prayer request for whom?
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Hezekiah's hope
Hezekiah's hope
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Isaiah's message to Hezekiah
Isaiah's message to Hezekiah
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The prophecy concerning Sennacherib
The prophecy concerning Sennacherib
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Sennacherib's sin
Sennacherib's sin
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Where was the King of Assyria fighting?
Where was the King of Assyria fighting?
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Who was coming to fight Sennacherib?
Who was coming to fight Sennacherib?
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People of Eden's gods failure
People of Eden's gods failure
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Hezekiah's reaction to the letter
Hezekiah's reaction to the letter
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Where is the Lord enthroned?
Where is the Lord enthroned?
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Study Notes
Hezekiah's Response to Sennacherib
- Hezekiah reacted to Sennacherib’s demands by tearing his clothes and putting on sackcloth.
- He sent Eliakim and others to Isaiah, seeking guidance in response to the Assyrian threat.
Communication with Isaiah
- Hezekiah included Eliakim, Shebna, and the leading priests when consulting Isaiah but excluded Gemariah the recorder.
- He shared his deep distress about the situation, likening it to a moment when children are ready to be born but lack the strength.
Prayer and Hope
- Hezekiah requested Isaiah to pray for the surviving remnant of Judah.
- He expressed hope that God would rebuke Sennacherib for his blasphemous words, emphasizing God’s awareness of the situation.
Isaiah's Prophecies
- Isaiah reassured Hezekiah with the message "Do not be afraid" concerning the impending attack.
- He prophesied that Sennacherib would hear a report which would lead to his withdrawal and eventual death.
Sennacherib's Actions and Correspondence
- Isaiah condemned Sennacherib for blaspheming God.
- After leaving Lachish, Sennacherib was fighting at Libnah when he heard about a potential threat from Tirhakah, the Cushite king of Egypt.
Sennacherib's Letter and Hezekiah's Response
- Sennacherib’s letter stated that the gods of Tel Assar had not saved their people, specifically mentioning the people of Eden.
- In the letter, Sennacherib listed defeated kings but did not include the king of Damascus.
- Hezekiah spread the intimidating letter before the Lord, showing his reliance on divine intervention.
Prayer and Reverence
- Hezekiah’s prayer acknowledged God’s sovereignty, stating that the Lord is enthroned between the cherubim, indicating God’s power and holiness.
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